Find out how popular the last name Agard is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Agard.

Agard, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Agard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agard in America

Agard is the 21068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agard surname appeared 1,247 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Agard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agard to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Agard

The surname Agard originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "aguard," which means "watchful" or "vigilant." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for a watchman or a sentry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Agard can be found in the ancient records of the French city of Chartres, dating back to the 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Agard," suggesting that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

During the 13th century, the name Agard appeared in various medieval charters and records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. It is possible that the name may have originated from a place name, such as the village of Agard in the department of Aisne, or the hamlet of Agard in the department of Somme.

The Agard family produced several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Jean Agard, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Rouen in the late 15th century. Another prominent figure was Pierre Agard, a renowned philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Paris in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Agard gained recognition in England, where it was likely introduced by French Huguenot refugees fleeing religious persecution. One of the earliest recorded English bearers of the name was Robert Agard, a merchant who settled in London around 1640.

In the 18th century, the Agard family had a significant presence in the British colonies of North America. One notable individual was Samuel Agard, a wealthy plantation owner and landowner in Virginia, who lived from 1720 to 1795.

Another notable bearer of the Agard surname was Sir Arthur Agard, a British military officer and diplomat who served as the Governor of Jamaica from 1835 to 1842. He played a crucial role in suppressing the Baptist War, a major slave rebellion on the island.

Throughout its long history, the surname Agard has been associated with various aristocratic and influential families across Europe and the Americas. Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the name has left an indelible mark on the annals of history, reflecting its origins as a watchful and vigilant lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agard

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Agard.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Agard was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Agard has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Agard was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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